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Privilege Access Management

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 May 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Privilege Access Management" was conducted by Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on the IT services industry. The tender, classified under the CPV code 72000000, was aimed at enhancing the Privilege Access Management system for controlling access by Trust administrators and internal support teams. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication due to its specific requirements. Despite being initially tendered, one lot was cancelled, and the contract has been awarded to Somerford Associates Limited. The contract was signed on 10th March 2026, with a total value of £92,125.42. This process is in the Award stage and located in the region UKF2, covering Kettering and Cheltenham.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, especially those specialising in cybersecurity and access management solutions. Companies that can provide robust, integrated Privilege Access Management systems would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, offering growth potential through collaboration with public sector organisations. The nature of this procurement, which required a specialised approach without prior competitive publication, indicates potential opportunities for niche firms to establish themselves by meeting highly specific needs within public institutions.

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Notice Title

Privilege Access Management

Notice Description

Privilege Access Management (PAM)

Procurement Information

The Trust already operates Imprivata Vendor PAM (VPAM) to control third-party and supplier privileged access. This procurement introduces a separate and segregated internal PAM capability to manage privileged access for Trust administrators and internal support teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047131-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,125 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERFORD ASSOCIATES

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